Bears reach deal with Panthers WR Domenik Hixon

Summary of 3 articles · Updated Mar 13, 2014

The club announced Thursday it had stuck a one-year deal with Panthers wideout Domenik Hixon. The Chicago Bears continued their high volume of activity in free agency Thursday adding former Panthers wide receiver Domenik Hixon and former Lions defensive e… (more)nd Willie Young to their 2014 free agent class. Hixon is, by far, the biggest and most experienced of the three. The departure of Hixon further thins the Panthers’ depth chart at wide receiver. It’s up to him to find his spot on the squad and that opportunity with the Bears.” The Bears, who have added four defensive free agents in the first three days of free agency, have now reached an agreement with one on offense. Chicago, on Tuesday, signed former Raiders defensive end Lamarr Houston to a five-year, $35 million deal and former Giants safety Ryan Mundy to a two-year contract.

Hixon could be best bet to replace returner Hester

The Bears added another participant in the race to replace legendary return specialist Devin Hester, reaching a deal with veteran receiver Domenik Hixon on Thursday. “We’re certainly going to give him an opportunity to return some kicks in practice and …